Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Quebrada Llanganuco, Pisco

Climbed Pisco in Quebrada Llanganuco. It was a pretty easy hike, but it was still a lot of heavy breathing. i think the summit was around 18,500 ft.

i think i am getting good a the logistics of Peruvian transportation because i don´t have any fun stories to go along with this peak. Except that there were 30 British high school students climbing the peak also. Wow, that was a logistical masterpiece to witness with guides, teachers, porters, burros, cooks etc. The students would crowd into the little refugeo (backcountry cabin with food and beer at base camp) rolling about 15 deep and overwhelm the place. but sometimes they would play guitar and sing, so it made it ok. then the old guys like me and some others even older guys from Colorado would join and we´d all be playing and singing old tunes. it worked out just fine.

i am back in Huaraz for a couple more days.
-Chris
Quebrada Llanganuco, Pisco